Social Worker (Program Coordinator Urgent Care)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position has two components: The Social Worker serves as Program Coordinator for the Jamaica Plain Urgent Care Mental Health (JP UC MH) team (60%); and provides outpatient mental health care in the General Mental Health Clinic (GMH, 40%). Urgent Care is a mental health (MH) assessment and treatment program that serves a varied population and is comprised of complex patients who are seeking admission; referral to outpatient mental health care; crisis counseling; and/or disposition back to the community. They present with a range of MH disorders, concentrated in SMI (Psychosis, Bipolar), Substance Use, PTSD, and others. Many are at risk for imminent harm to themselves and/or others, or at risk for withdrawal. The Social Work (SW) Program Coordinator is in a leadership position, works independently, and has both administrative and clinical responsibilities. The General Mental Clinic is an outpatient treatment program that serves Veterans who present with a complex array of mental health concerns. The social worker is an integral member of this interdisciplinary treatment team who coordinate and collaborate to provide high-quality mental health care. Providing leadership and general clinical administrative oversight for the daily operation of the JP Urgent Care Mental Health Clinicians (MHC's). This will include training new MHC's. Administering the backup MHC coverage. Collaborating with other MH UC leadership to optimize effective and timely provision of services for Veterans seeking UC services. Working with UC MH Leadership to develop and implement solutions for VACO directed mandates. Disseminating information to UC MH staff and trainees related to Service and Medical Center policies and procedures. Within GMH Responding to concerns and complaints from Veterans seen by UC MH, including collaboration with MH Leadership, Office of Patient-Centered Care, and Director's Office as appropriate. Representing JP UC MH at meetings with accreditation agencies and VACO oversight committees. May engage in teaching, training, and/or program evaluation Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed: May be available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact . vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional f

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